as in disciplinarians
a person who believes that something is very important and should be done or followed all the time
Her father was a stickler about arriving on time.
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Recent Examples of sticklers
As carry-on only travelers, Ryan and I are sticklers about efficient packing.
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Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Regardless of what legal-ethics sticklers might think of its business model, the 156-person startup has been growing quickly.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Regardless of what legal-ethics sticklers might think of its business model, the 156-person startup has been growing quickly.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticklers
Noun
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Her current flavor catalog includes classic sourdough for the purists, blueberry-lemon for a bright twist, cinnamon swirl or cinnamon-raisin for cozy mornings, and even a colorful Funfetti version inspired by her friends’ kids.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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And though true skin-care purists might layer both in a 10-step routine, modern formulas like this one blur the lines—offering the best of both in one silky step.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Work is work, and there’s writerly reward, too, in daily encounters with a diverse range of taskmasters across all social groups.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Sticklers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticklers. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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